nước

This is the 233rd most frequent Vietnamese word.


nước

"Water" or "country/nation" depending on context.


In this sentence, 'nước' refers to 'water' as a liquid that is essential for life.

Tôi uống nước mỗi ngày.

I drink water every day.


Here, 'nước' means 'country,' referring to a nation or state.

Việt Nam là một nước có lịch sử lâu đời.

Vietnam is a country with a long history.


In this example, 'nước' again refers to 'water,' indicating rainwater or the result of precipitation.

Sau cơn mưa, nước đọng lại trên lá cây.

After the rain, water accumulated on the leaves.